‘SNL’ Host Martin Short Welcomed to Five-Timers Club by Tom Hanks, Emma Stone, Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey and More

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Anne McCarthy Tom Hanks opened the 2024 season finale of “Saturday Night Live” and could barely get a “hello” out of his mouth before the audience in Studio 8H went wild with excitement.

Sitting in a leather chair and wearing his Five-Timers Club jacket, the actor said, “Hello, I’m Tom Hanks.” Explaining the origin of the esteemed club, Hanks said, “In December 1990, I created the SNL Five-Timers Club, an ingeniously lazy way to avoid writing a monologue.

It has grown into one of the most exclusive clubs in the industry. And tonight, we are here to induct our newest member.” Paul Rudd, a fellow member, showed up onstage, holding a cocktail. “Hey, Tom, I gotta ask.

Who the hell are you talking to here, pal?” Rudd asked. “Oh, I’m sorry, I’ve done so many documentaries whenever I sit in a leather chair, I just naturally assume I’m in one,” Hanks replied. “Well, should we let him inside, he’s been staying out there for twenty minutes!” said Rudd. “Martin Short!” cried Hanks, throwing open the door onstage to welcome Short. “Wow, oh my goodness!” declared Short. “What a surprise that I’ve known about all week!” Rudd and Short then showed off the “Secret Five-Timer’s Club Handshake.” “What do they call you, Marty or Martin?” Rudd asked. “Well, my friends all call me Marty, so you can call me Mr.